Along with getting out of glasses and contacts, the ICL procedure appealed
to Tommy because it would correct his nearsightedness and the lens could
be removed at a later date if he chose to do so. However, most patients
who undergo the ICL procedure at Key-Whitman do so for an entirely different
reason – most ICL patients aren’t good candidates for LASIK.

According to Key-Whitman
President and Chief Surgeon Jeffrey Whitman, M.D., “When we evaluate someone for LASIK, we look at the thickness of
their cornea compared to how nearsighted the patient is. There are a number
of people who don’t have a thick enough cornea where we can create
a flap and remove tissue safely.

“Fortunately, we offer the Implantable Collamer Lens procedure and
other options, which give patients equally good or better vision than
LASIK, and again, patients see better right away, just like they do with
LASIK.”

Explore Vision Correction Options Only With An Experienced Eye Surgeon

When it comes to vision correction surgery, most people think about LASIK
first. LASIK is safe and effective for the vast majority of patients –
safer than contact lenses by a long shot – but all patients are not good candidates for LASIK surgery.

The good news is that LASIK isn’t the ONLY option when it comes to
vision correction surgery. However, many eye surgeons don’t offer
alternatives to LASIK or even tell patients other options exist.

“Unfortunately, some eye doctors tell patients they are not a good
candidate for any type of eye surgery, when the patient could be an excellent
candidate for ICL. So if you see an eye doctor who is not well versed
in ICL, or isn’t qualified to perform the procedure, they may not
be able to educate you about ICL. Instead, they could say, ‘You
are too nearsighted for LASIK, and you need to keep wearing your glasses
and contacts,’” says Dr. Whitman.

So, if you want to get eye surgery, it’s important to seek out an
experienced eye surgeon who offers safe and effective alternatives to
LASIK, such as ICL, PRK and
minimally-invasive EBK, as well as a variety of high-technology lens implants.

As Dr. Whitman explains, “There are many practices that do LASIK
and nothing else and others that offer one type of lens implant for cataract
surgery and do nothing else. At Key-Whitman we offer patients all of the
latest options for eye surgery. So if there is a procedure that is a good
fit for the patient, we have the ability to match the right treatment
to that individual.”

Get The Full Story When Pricing Out LASIK Or Other Eye Surgery Procedures

If you want to find a low price on LASIK, you won’t need to search
far. But the adage that you get what you pay for is true for eye surgery.
You should always compare apples to apples and read the fine print.

Consider the following when choosing an eye surgery practice for your LASIK
or other vision correction procedure:

1. Many LASIK-only surgery centers offer loss-leader pricing.

Some LASIK providers get people through the door by offering low-ball prices,
only to tell them they are not a candidate for that exact procedure –
OR – the price offered only covers a portion of the services the
patient desires. Once you add up your options and do the math, that low-ball
price could be a distant memory.

2. LASIK surgery services, packages and available technology vary.

At Key-Whitman we offer a variety of packages and options, based on client
needs and budgets – not a one-size-fits-all solution. For example,
our patients can opt to include a Lifetime Enhancement Guarantee in their
surgery package. We also offer other perks and advanced technology, such
as Alcon’s Contoura Vision personalized LASIK technology, that other
practices don’t provide.

3. Finance options also vary, so do the math.

Like many LASIK providers, Key-Whitman offers financing options. Financing
varies, and if you finance your procedure, that typically affects total
costs out of pocket. Again, do the math to make sure you’re comparing
apples to apples when comparing pricing AND financing options.

4. It’s worth your time to research eye doctors and eye surgery practices.

From successful eye surgeries to customer service – a proven track
record matters. For example, Dr. Whitman has not only performed thousands
of LASIK procedures, he is one of the few eye surgeons in Dallas and Fort
Worth who performs ICL. Why not trust your eyes to the best?

Want to find out if YOU are a good candidate for LASIK or ICL?

We’d love to hear from you! To learn more about the eye surgery options
available at Key-Whitman in Dallas or to schedule a LASIK consultation
with our team, please call (972) 905-9128 to speak with a Key-Whitman
patient service representative. If you prefer to contact us via our website,
you can fill out ourhandy online appointment form here.

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Always Wanted with LASIK

Thousands of individuals have undergone LASIK eye surgery at our center, as it continues to be recognized as the most popular procedure to correct vision problems
and help people obtain their best vision yet.